All I want for Christmas (part II)

Kaylen is reaching one of my favorite stages; the stage where they are talking pretty well, you can understand what they are saying, but they just don't really get it! It seems that everything that comes out of their little mouths is so hilarious.
As I mentioned in a previous post we have been talking to Kaylen alot about Christmas and Santa. Of course I don't want her to be freaked out by Santa, so I figured the more I talk about it the more comfortable she will be with the whole situation. Also, so I know what my kids will be asking for (also to sway their decision to the gifts I alread bought) I also ask them what they will be asking Santa for. When we asked Kaylen what she wanted for Christmas, her immediate response was "kleenex". Of course, finding that an odd response, we quizzed her a few more times, with every answer being the same. So funny!
Well last week, the kids had their Christmas program and Santa made a suprise visit. It was the time! Would she really ask Santa for kleenex for Christmas? Well, long story short, she never did tell Santa what she wanted, but rather just smiled and cuddled with him and agreed that she had been a good girl this year. However, after she got off Santa's lap, I asked her what she wanted Santa to bring her. And her response...."an apple"
Well at least she is an easy shopper. ♥

Our little angel...

Ok, he is not really such an angel at times, but Aiden played an angel in the Christmas play at church this weekend. As evidence by the second picture, he might have also been casted well as a little devil...stinker! He was so excited to be "on stage", sing his lines, and be the center of attention ☺

We have always said he would make a good actor (or comedian), so perhaps this is his start.

Another daycare story...

This is another email sent out by the college daycare director. I'd like to say that Aiden has them all fooled, but he really is very protective and caring towards his little sister. I can only imagine when they are both in High School. I have a feeling that Aiden will be very protective when his little sister starts dating! Pity the fool who hurts HIS baby sister!

Copy of email:
"One of our four year-old's little sister, who is two, started today. She was just not too sure about us at first so she cried for about 1 minute ☺ He hugged her and said "I am going to be here with you all day." She stopped crying. He has been doting over her all day and calling her "honey" as he leads her around the Center. Such strong social skills at such a young age.
She is having a great first day thanks to her BIG BROTHER" ♥

Such a helper!

This is a copy of another email sent out to the college by the daycare director at Aiden's preschool. He is developing quite the reputation!

"We have a little one that is struggling with social skills…so this morning she was complaining about not having enough milk and was pouting (though there was enough in the pitcher and we always have more if needed) so a little guy sitting across from her, ever so kindly tried his best to help her…."do want me to help you…do you want me to get you some water…I can share my cup with you.”

What a little gentleman"

Aiden loves to be the "helper" and especially help those in need. I have no doubt that whatever he chooses to do with his life will involve helping others. He makes me so proud ♥

Liar Liar

A few weeks ago we went camping with some friends. Their daughter, Aubree, has been Aiden's "girlfriend" since before they could talk. He wants to do whatever she does, he talks about when she's not there, she says jump and he says how high...you get the picture. Most notably, he believes everything Miss Aubree tells him. While we were camping, Aubree told Aiden that if you lie, you will get a red dot on your forehead. This stuck with him and he has brought up the "red dot" story on a few occasions.
Now we'll jump to present day. Recently we changed daycare and Aiden has been going to the college daycare/preschool. He loves the center and all the activities they offer. As Grandma Jeanne works at the college, she received this email the other day from the daycare director (note this email was sent out college wide)

"I was visiting with a couple of our little boys. One was telling me a story. It was a bit far fetched so I asked him if the story was true. The other little guy kept trying to see the storyteller’s forehead and when he did get a look, he turned around to me and said “It is true…he is not lying because there is no red dot on his forehead. When you lie there is a red dot on your forehead….Aubree told me.”

So if you don’t want a red dot on your forehead, don’t lie"

Pretty funny. Aiden always keeps us on our toes and very entertained!

Playing catch up...

A few recent pictures of the kiddos...

All I want for Christmas...

I was chatting with Kaylen tonight and asked her if she had been a good girl this year and if she thought Santa would bring her any presents. "Yes" was of course her answer. So, try to figure out what "Santa" would be shopping for this year, I asked her what she would ask Santa to bring her. Without even hesitating she says "Kleenex!"
Well, I have no idea where that one came from, but I guess shopping should be pretty easy this year.